British Columbia

• Court decision on rights on the west coast may affect Indigenous people in the east

  A recent Supreme Court decision about Indigenous hunting rights on the west coast may have implications for First Nations groups who straddle the Maine—New Brunswick border.

  Canada

  May 1
• ANALYSIS: By some measures, Ontario and Alberta lead in vaccine delivery

  All provinces are under pressure to use up all the vaccine they're given but all have been relatively consistent in the percentage of doses they've held back.

  Canada

  Apr 27
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• High wildfire danger areas in Okanagan, Shuswap to continue growing into weekend

  'We are seeing unseasonably warm temperatures, so the B.C Wildfire Service is reminding people to please be extremely cautious,' the government agency said.

  Weather

  Apr 16
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• COVID-19’s impact hits Grand Forks, B.C., as crime rate increases, shelter gets extension

  "I think people need to start getting their head wrapped around the idea that shelters are not a big city problem," Sgt. Darryl Peppler said.

  Health

  Apr 13
• Vernon hospital COVID-19 outbreak expands, more patients told to self-isolate

  The new COVID-19 cases have prompted the IHA to expand the dates where Vernon Jubilee Hospital patients may have been exposed.

  Health

  Apr 1
• Police believe suspects in Hamilton-area murder have fled to Europe

  Detectives believe the two suspects are likely now on the run overseas.

  Crime

  Mar 26
• Okanagan, Similkameen to benefit from provincial Forest Employment Program funding: RDOS

  The RDOS says it will receive $450,000 in funding, with the money going towards projects throughout the regional district’s trail program.

  Economy

  Mar 25
• Premier opens door for ‘more flexibility’ for vaccinated British Columbians

  This comes as the province ramps up mass vaccinations while still dealing with an average of 539 new COVID-19 cases a day.

  Health

  Mar 18
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• Why are thieves across Canada stealing catalytic converters?

  Police across Canada are dealing with a rash of thefts from vehicles. It's not what's inside them that's being targeted, but what's underneath.

  Crime

  Mar 10
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• B.C. cattle company wins appeal; ranch entitled to restrict public access to 2 lakes near Merritt

  “It is my opinion that (the ranch) is entitled to restrict access to Minnie Lake and Stoney Lake and the club has no statutory or common-law right to cross (ranch) property.”

  Canada

  Mar 5